Quang's Hanoi & Ninh Binh Local Tours
Three locally hosted experiences selected by Quang: Hanoi history and architecture, vegetarian street food, and a full-day Ninh Binh escape.
Hanoi culture
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Coffee, History & Architecture in Hanoi's French Quarter
Walk through Hanoi's French Quarter with coffee, architectural landmarks, and local context on how the city changed through the colonial era and the Vietnam War.
A strong first-day choice if you want context before exploring Hanoi independently.
Walk through Hanoi's French Quarter with coffee, architectural landmarks, and local context on how the city changed through the colonial era and the Vietnam War.
Food
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Vegetarian Street Food & Hanoi Stories
Taste vegetarian or vegan-friendly dishes around the Old Quarter while discovering hidden alleys, local markets, and stories from everyday Hanoi.
Come hungry, and share any allergies with the guide before the first stop.
Taste vegetarian or vegan-friendly dishes around the Old Quarter while discovering hidden alleys, local markets, and stories from everyday Hanoi.
Day trips
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Ninh Binh by Train, Boat & Local Lunch
Leave Hanoi by train for a full day among Ninh Binh's rice fields and limestone karsts, including Hang Mua, Tam Coc, lunch, and Bich Dong Pagoda.
Wear shoes suitable for climbing and cycling; vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available.
Leave Hanoi by train for a full day among Ninh Binh's rice fields and limestone karsts, including Hang Mua, Tam Coc, lunch, and Bich Dong Pagoda.
Experiences
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Hanoi not-to-go-alone areas & stories from Vietnam
Hanoi during the Vietnam War: the dark side of its most famous monuments. Discover life under the planned economy, the fate(s) of the local people from both sides (the North and the South; and the story of the unification of Vietnam, a country once divided between the communist and anti-communist, on the brink of the COLD WAR) Our “stroll” will last about 2.5 hours, with a short taxi ride halfway through. The aim of my walk is to make you discover specific areas of Hanoi (far away from the tourist’s eyes) in the light of aspects of our city’s rich history that are rarely touched upon by guidebooks, with in-depth information (history buffs welcome) but in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. A conversation, rather than a lecture!
Hanoi during the Vietnam War: the dark side of its most famous monuments. Discover life under the planned economy, the fate(s) of the local people from both sides (the North and the South; and the story of the unification of Vietnam, a country once divided between the communist and anti-communist, on the brink of the COLD WAR) Our “stroll” will last about 2.5 hours, with a short taxi ride halfway through. The aim of my walk is to make you discover specific areas of Hanoi (far away from the tourist’s eyes) in the light of aspects of our city’s rich history that are rarely touched upon by guidebooks, with in-depth information (history buffs welcome) but in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. A conversation, rather than a lecture!